Monterey Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monterey Park

With a population of 60,269, Monterey Park is a must-see destination in California, United States. Monterey Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Monterey Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events (3500 W. Ramona Blvd) and Duck house (501 S Atlantic Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Monterey Park

Monterey Park in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Monterey Park
3 nights at hotel
Monterey Park in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Monterey Park
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Monterey Park

Plane

Although Monterey Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 17 miles from Monterey Park. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monterey Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monterey Park. The train journey from Monterey Park to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monterey Park is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 miles from Monterey Park. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterey Park, including Bus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Monterey Park takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Monterey Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 17 miles from Monterey Park. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monterey Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monterey Park. The train journey from Monterey Park to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monterey Park is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 miles from Monterey Park. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterey Park, including Bus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Monterey Park takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airlines serving Monterey Park

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monterey Park

Most booked hotels in Monterey Park

Home2 Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Montebello
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 947 reviews)
$175+
Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 680 reviews)
$193+
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 652 reviews)
$169+
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 633 reviews)
$155+
Comfort Inn Monterey Park - Los Angeles
2 stars
Excellent (8, 583 reviews)
$117+
Grand Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 304 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Monterey Park

Renting a car in Monterey Park costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Monterey Park.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Monterey Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Monterey Park is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monterey Park costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Monterey Park.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Monterey Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Monterey Park is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.